Making a journey in life is dependent on God’s leading and strength from above. This is what worked for Mrs Idowu , on her journey in the Nigerian Postal Service(NIPOST), which lasted for 35 Years as she meritoriously bowed out of Federal Government Service on September 19th , 2025.
( Retired HOP Osun with The Mic)
The event which began at the headquarters office Osogbo was divided into three stages viz: 16th September was for the Postal Controllers,17th September, for the Postal Officers, while the General one was the 19th September, respectively. It was a period of who was who in NIPOST Osun State.Citations of all retirees were read and a sounding applause were given to acknowledge the officers who had contributed their quotas to the upliftment of the Nigerian Postal Service(NIPOST).There was the music blaring , to the pensioners and invitees delight.
(Mrs Idowu’s Response To Audience)
It’s noteworthy that all the retirees were called , one after the other and souvenirs presented to them accompanied with snapshots of photographs with the families, friends and staff in attendance.
(Gift Presented By Postal Officers)
While commenting on Mrs Idowu, one of the staff, Mr Tope Kayode, the assistant Chief Postal Controller said, Mrs Idowu was a diligent officer and a lover of all, who handled her work with the fear of God:
‘’Mrs Idowu was hardworking. She loved her job , took it seriously and did it very well. She also tried to impart the same principles and discipline into those working with her without discrimination. She would surely be missed’’, he said.
While responding, Mrs Idowu thanked the Osun NIPOST Staff for organizing the retirement programme:
(Mrs Idowu with The Mic.)
‘’I thank the Osun State Postal Manager, Mrs Kure and the staff under her watch, for organizing this send- off programme. I also thank the invitees present for honouring our invitation.
( General Presentation By NIPOST Osun State)
However,’’ I need to mention here that my success at work was not by my making but by God and you and your unalloyed cooperation . Without your cooperation , the story would have been different . I thank you all. I enjoin you that are still in the service of NIPOST to please continue with your good work .’’
( With Her Mother)
’’ I see you as Managers, administrators, and future Post Master General of the Federation. So , Please, be consistent and take your work seriously and God will crown your efforts with a brilliant success’’she prayed.
According to Mrs Idowu ,’’ when I and others in our cadre were employed in 1990, our salaries were nothing to write home about. But with the grace of God and faith in Him we were able to weather the storm. Unlike now that that your salary is better than that of the past . So, with God on your side, do the work well and God will reward you for doing the right thing ‘’ Mrs Idowu counseled.
(Mrs Idowu Listening To Her Citation)
The grand finale of the send -off ceremony was the thanksgiving and prayer session at Mrs Idowu’s residence in Osogbo.
(Greater Tomorrow)
Families and friends, Well-wishers neighbours,Children , NIPOST Staff , Church members and the Osun Reporters Crew were in attendance.
There was a short but inspiring message of thanksgiving delivered by Pastor Oyebanji Elijah of the Mountain of Fire And Miracles Ministries(MFM), who took his sermon from the book of Psalm 103 verses 1-end ‘’
‘’ Bless the Lord , O my soul and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord , O my soul, and forget not all His benefits…….’’ . The Psalm , basically reminding all in attendance to always ponder’ and thank God for what He has done for them- because , there lies their blessings.
Pastor Oyebanji thanked God for the life of Mrs Idowu ,’’ who gloriously retired from the Federal Government service with the fear of God going by the numerous testifiers here and my long encounter with her and her family. I also thank God for her life , for good health’’ . He prayed that’’ God will journey along with her on her retirement and her future endeavours, as she steps into the future with God as her focus’’.
‘’I wish you and your family, a long life in good health and I pray that God will continue to give you many reasons to always thank God for your life , and your family, in Jesus name’’, he prayed.
The thanksgiving service was graced with songs of praises to God Almighty. Encomium were showered on Mrs Idowu by those who knows her well including the former staff members, families and neighbours.
While reading her citation by one of her children, Success, she went through her profile where she read about her educational background up to the university level, her professional history and various professional courses she undergone while in the Civil Service until her retirement as the Head of Operations of Osun State Nigerian Postal Service(NIPOST), Osogbo.
Giving a testimony about Mrs Idowu’s stewardship while in the government service, Mrs Olowu has this to say: ‘’Mrs Idowu was very approachable. She loved to teach others about the rudiments of the office duties and very caring. She loved her job and tried to impart same to people working with her with the fear of God in all she does, we shall surely remember her for the better things she had contributed to the progress of NIPOST Osun State’’ , she said.
(Osun NIPOST Dance Troupe)
In her response to all the words of encouragement showered on her , Mrs Idowu thanked everybody present to witness her retirement thanksgiving Ceremony. She prayed for God’s provision, guidance and good health for them . She also admonished those staff still working with NIPOST to always be up and doing in their daily assignments in the office and be prayerful. Her prayer for them was to also retire peacefully when it comes to their turn.
Retirement Cake was cut and photographs with the invited guests and former NIPOST staff, neighbours, families and other attendees, while simultaneously guests were treated with delicacies of foods and beverages. To show her joy and appreciation to those in attendance to grace the occasion, take home gifts were distributed accordingly.
(Cutting Retirement Cake)
The Master of Ceremony (MC) at the occasion, Mr Seyi Olagunju was very wonderful. With his mastery of words at each segment of the event, he was the cynosure of all eyes with his Queens English, and allowing the Disc Jockey(DJ) to apply his music appropriately , while the NIPOST dance troupe,also performed brilliantly to the delight of people in attendance
- (Attendees Dancing Round The Floor)
Another fantastic and colourful moment within the event was the coincidental Birthday of Mrs Idowu’s mother . The aged mother took to the floor, danced admirably as invited guests rose to appreciate her and showered gifts on her for attaining another glorious age.
In a separate interview with ‘The Interviews Nigeria’ correspondent on how Mrs Idowu feels at retirement,this is what she said: ” I Give all glory and adoration to God Almighty. I thank God that Iam alive.
I joined the Nigerian Postal Service 35 Years ago, precisely 1990. About how I feel,even some months before now,I have prepared my Hand- Over -.Note.So I thank God for freedom to be on my own. Now I can go to anywhere I want to go with ease without any official bureaucracy. It is now. me and my family and the service of God. May His name be glorified,amen.
Vote of thanks was given by Mrs Idowu’s hubby who eulogized his wife , as a mother of mothers, caring and God fearing . He thanked everybody present at the occasion and prayed for a safe journey back to various destinations.